This blog is designed to offer thought provoking and entertaining query, from a man who has changed his life for the better. K. L. is a Light Bearer against the Men who creep in the darkness for their selfish pleasures.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Time for a New Year.

Sorry I fell behind in my posts. I took some time to consider what my new year was going to look like. In doing so I realized I needed to address some areas in my life which were lacking tremendously

So I decided to create a new plan. I shrunk that plan down to 4 blocks. These four blocks are going to be my focus going forth into the new year. I also realized I am going to have to be more selfish with my time and focus since I have to make sure I am taking care of me before I can take care of the world. I posted some time back on a Facebook status, "You can't Save the world, if you refuse to take care of yourself." I also figured out, I was hiding behind helping others. You see, by helping others I was able to take the spotlight off my own problems. This year it was time to leave that behind me.

My Four Blocks are as follow in no particular order: (mind I didn't add Tiff and Kayelle since they are going to love me regardless and each of the blocks will make the bond with us better.)

1. Focus on my weight.
It was time to address the LARGE ELEPHANT I CARRY AROUND WRAPPED AROUND MY BODY. It was time to make a focused effort on my weight and health. With finding out a replacement knee operation could be on the horizon. It was time to do something. Except this time, I am keep my workouts and progress and slip ups to myself. No videos, no updates, nothing. I will unveile new me when I get to the top of the mountain. I want to get the old me back, I may not be able to get him completely back but he is in there and I am going set him free.

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2. Reconnect my faith.

I have never left the Lord, but I think I have fell back to where I am not studying as much about the Lord as I should. I consider myself a Man of God and with that said, my knowledge and actions should represent that at all times. I want to be more of the man the Lord created me to be and that means immersing myself into my biblical studies.

3. Get back to writing.

With my third book about done. I have been very lazy in the completion of my new novella. Here I have a few book ideas floating around in my head and I am holding myself up. In digging around in my head, I found fear had moved into place. Since I had never written 30K+ words of fictional text my fears of failure climbed into the drivers seat and prevented me from sitting down and complete my book. That is going out the window. I am going to complete this and the two others I started this year and get them ready for the world and all the readers in it. If the reviews are bad then I'll learn something about my talents. But "What if they like it???" that is my focus this coming year. Plus I was picked to be in another anthology. Book two of the award winning book "A Soul of a Man" which I was lucky enough to be a part of in 2009. I am excited. Getting asked to return to a book like this means my talents have been seen and accepted. So I am excited about my story in the book. I am sure you guys will love it. Its close to my heart. You'll see when you read it. My third book which is coming soon. Cover was done by Gregory Graphics

4. Becoming a better Educator.
With all the changes in the New York City Dept. of Ed, you think after 18 years a brother would have seen it all. Well with changes comes a different mindset. I realized to be able to help the children I serve I need to understand what I am teaching and how they need to be taught. So I am making sure I work at getting better at my craft. I also have to come to terms with my health prevents me from being the educator I could and I felt embarrassed. People don't say it to me directly but I know they are thinking it "How can the Health Education and PE Teacher be Fat?" You see there is only so much sound skills and intelligence can carry when the truth is the truth. Yes I am great with my students, yes I have a great way around a classroom, however I need to be better to be a better example to the children who's live I am trying to enhance.

So as you see all 4 of these blocks are interconnected. They all make me a better father, husband, author, man of God, educator and much much more. The road is not going to be easy and I am sure I am going to come face to face with someone I am going to hate at times (myself) but change is never easy, nor is success. But I want this. Since I am not posting about these goals until I reach the top of the mountain I decided to share out now. I ask that you pray for me. Keep me in good thoughts and don't worry I am on my grind.

So there you have it, no resolutions for 2015 Goals and a plan which is in place. Time to jump off and get in some meditation and prayer before I call it a night. 2015 is going to be my year because I said so and I control me.